Providing care for a loved one is one of the toughest jobs you can ever have. In The Educated Caregiver video series, you’ll meet others who know what you’re going through - and who share their experiences, insights and advice. From them and from healthcare professionals, you’ll learn skills and valuable strategies for taking care of yourself and your loved one. Coping Skills, Volume 1, 80 minutes From those who have shouldered it themselves, learn how to deal with the physical and emotional burden caregivers experience. The video’s short, easily viewed segments let you focus on or review specific skills: Gaining control over a demanding daily routine, Reducing stress, Averting burnout, or “compassion fatigue”, Preparing for when your loved one leaves home, Dealing with natural feelings of helplessness, anger, resentment and guilt, Hands-On Skills, Volume 2, 45 minutes. You’ll see step-by-step demonstrations of key caregiving skills you’ll use every day, such as: Caring for bed-ridden patients, Assistance with walking, Transferring from a bed to a chair, Dressing, grooming and hygiene, Assessment techniques, Home safety Essential Knowledge, Volume 3, 48 minutes. Healthcare professionals share vital information every caregiver needs to know, including: Communicating with a loved one, Administering medications and understanding interactions, Avoiding and controlling infection, Wound care and preventing bed sores, Ensuring proper nutrition. Available in DVD only.

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The Centurian Cushion with Basic Cover offers pressure and shear reduction for the moderate risk user. Combined layers of 5/8 inch Akton Polymer and 5/8 inch foam are sealed in a waterproof film barrier for complete protection. Offering significant comfort for active clients who need a light to medium weight cushion with low maintenance, the Centurian Cushion with Basic Cover is also the first choice of long term care facilities for decubitus prevention and treatment. The Basic Cover is sold with the Centurian. The Basic Cover is made of a durable stretch knit material. Soft black pontae fabric, zippered on three sides, removable and washable. An Incontinent Cover is also available for an additional charge. **(You can order the Incontinent Cover instead of OR in addition to the Basic Cover). The Centurian Cushion with Basic Cover total thickness is 1 1/4 inches. Custom sizes also available - please contact us by phone for a custom size quote. Toll free number 1.877.750.0376. Shipping via UPS Ground. Centurion Cushion with Basic Cover Features: Pressure and shear reduction. Waterproof film barrier. Combines Akton Polymer and foam.Requires low maintenance. Decubitus prevention and treatment. Cover is durable stretch knit material. Soft black pontae fabric. Zippered on three sides. Removable and washable. Centurion Cushion with Basic Cover Specifications: Cover is sold with the Centurian. Total thickness is 1 1/4 inches. Incontinent Cover is available. Custom sizes available call toll free 1-877-750-0376. This is a non-returnable hygiene item.

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The Thomas Steady Arm is a writing aid and arm support designed for use by children and adults with disabilities causing arm and hand tremors. The user’s right or left arm is placed in the trough-style arm holder, the straps secured, and the tension adjuster set to counter the tremors, thus enabling the user to feed him or herself, write, turn pages, etc. The unit clamps to a tabletop or to a wheelchair. “A woman hadn’t fed herself in 14 years because of heavy tremors.” Ms. Christie recalled. “I wanted to invent something that would emulate an arm, something that would stabilize movement.” “Rebecca Christie never had visions of becoming an inventor. But as an occupational therapist who worked with a woman who had Parkinson’s Disease and multiple sclerosis, she wanted to improve the quality of life of people who have difficulty using their arms.” For all ages. Dishwasher safe. **Adult size only, please call for Pediatric size information. Thomas Steady Arm Features: It moves in all axis and planes. The tension adjuster adjusts for any tremor, large or small. Graduated movements allow movement in complete controlled circular motions. Can be used by either right or left handed people. Height adjuster allows use by any size adult person. Mounts to any table top (except glass). Can be mounted to wheelchairs. Thomas Steady Arm Specifications:Length: 16 inches, Height adjusts: 4 - 9 inches, Weight: 5.5 lbs

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The yankezz Zipper Grabbers are zipper pull extenders that make grasping and using zippers easier! Replace those small, hard-to-use zippers with yankezz Zipper Grabbers, or use our yankezz Zipper Repair system to repair broken jacket or suitcase zipper pulls. Small children, the elderly, and outdoor sportsmen will immediately see the benefit of using yankezz Zipper products. yankezz are made from a soft, space age polymer material that makes them easy to grab and hold onto. yankezz fit most common zippers, and are fast and easy to install; you just slip them over an existing zipper-pull tab. yankezz Zipper Grabber Repair Kit Features:Makes it fast and easy to replace a broken zipper pull. Easy to grab and hold onto. yankezz Zipper Grabber Repair Kit Specifications: Package contains: two tab adapters, and two yankezz Grabbers.

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The Professional Cushion with Basic Cover provides exceptional pressure relief for users at risk of skin breakdown or with a history of pressure ulcers. A full 1 5/8 inch Akton polymer provides effective weight distribution on a contour or flat surface. The Professional Cushion provides an additional 50% cushioning against pressure, shear, and vibration. This is significant for those active clients using a power wheelchair who have increased concerns about bottoming-out and the potential effective of increased temperatures (due to foam insulation properties). Basic Cover is included. The Basic Cover is made of a durable stretch knit material. Soft black pontae fabric, non skid bottom, zippered on 3 sides, removable and washable. An Incontinence Cover is also available for an additional charge. Custom sizes also available - please contact us by phone for a custom size quote. Toll free number 1.877.750.03Shipping via UPS Ground.This is a non-returnable hygiene item.

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The UriBag Female Urinal is more convenient than adapted toilets and is available whenever and wherever needed. Its compact storage tube, efficient shape and Latex construction are superior to any existing product. In every detail, the UriBag is an improvement for the user requiring minimal privacy and may be used while either sitting or standing. Light, but durable, the UriBag’s snap-lock seal provides a leak free seal. It is easily stored and can be used discreetly, sealed, then emptied and washed later. Holds 32 oz. The UriBag can be stored in a very small space and is small enough (3.5 x 3.5 x 3.5) to be carried in a purse - very discreet. Contains Latex Female Uribag Urinal Features: Snap-lock seal does not leak.Requires only minimal privacy. May be used while either sitting or standing. Available whenever and wherever needed. More convenient than adapted toilets. Female Uribag Urinal Specifications: Measures: 3.5 x 3.5 x 3.5 in. Capacity: 1000 mls or 32 oz. Contains: Latex

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There’s only one Verilux Original Full spectrum Floor Lamp! This lamp is brighter, produces less glare and helps your eyes and mood better than those cheap imitations. You’ll notice the difference instantly! Why not order one today? Now 20% brighter, the original Full spectrum - indoor sunshine - lamp utilizes 50 years of research expertise to scientifically tune light for the eyes of readers, crafters and computer users. See fine details with ease as exclusive Verilux technologies optimize black-white contrast and reduce eyestrain-causing flicker and glare. This means that you can work longer with less eyestrain - in fact, Verilux full spectrum actually relaxes your eyes the more the lamp is used. Check out the other differences - the flexible gooseneck adjusts smoothly and quietly, the exclusive Parabolic Light Diffuser totally eliminates glare from a bare bulb, the three-way switch allows two levels of illumination, each Floor lamp includes a matching utility tray that adjusts to any height and mounts without tools. And the best indication of the difference between the knock-offs and the Verilux Original Full spectrum Floor Lamp is that the Verilux is fully supported by a 3-year limited warranty.The lamp that started the full spectrum craze is available in Graphite, Ivory and Burl finishes to match any decor. And unlike the other imitations, only the Verilux Original Full spectrum Floor Lamp includes the famous energy-saving Verilux Global Cooling 27 W bulb. These bulbs last 10X longer than incandescent bulbs (10,000 hours). Why settle for an inferior substitute when you can have the Original Full spectrum Desk Lamp from Verilux Original Deluxe Floor Lamp Specifications: Gooseneck design stays put in any position. EasyLatch height adjustment provides infinite lamp heights from 48″ - 61″. Base measures 10.5″L x 9″W, head measures 9.5″L x 5.75″W x 1.75″H. Utility Tray - Color coordinated tray mounts without tools in seconds. Original Deluxe Floor Natural Spectrum Replacement Bulb - CFML27VLX

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Naturally relaxing Unscented Dead Sea Mineral Bathing Salt, 2 lb. jar. Masada Dead Sea Mineral Salts are concentrated with beneficial minerals that work to detoxify the body, stimulate circulation, ease aching muscles and joints, soften the skin, and provide deep relaxation. Masada salts have been physician recommended for over 25 years. User-friendly unbreakable jar. Unscented Dead Sea Mineral Bathing Salt Features: Helps soothe itching, burning skin irritations. Works to detoxify the body. Helps stimulate circulation.Helps relieve athlete’s foot, corns, calluses. Acts as a natural anti-bacterial. Unscented Dead Sea Mineral Bathing Salt Specifications: Size: 2 lbs. Mineral concentration: Magnesium Chloride (MC12) 34.0% Potassium Chloride (KC1) 23.0% Calcium Chloride (CaC12) 0.7% Bromides (as Br) 0.4%

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Travel Bag for the Bath One Shower Chair. With this convenient carry bag, you are ready to go anywhere, anytime. Bath One Shower Chair Travel Bag Features: Convenient Travel Bag. Bath One Shower Chair Travel Bag Specifications: Fits: Bath One Shower Chair.

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FINALLY, A SLEEP AID THAT ADDRESSES COMFORT AND COMPLIANCE ISSUES FOR CPAP USERS. The people at Contour Living have developed a solution. Its the CPAP Multi-Mask Sleep Aid. The American Sleep Apnea Association identifies CPAP therapy as the most common treatment for sleep apnea. CPAP therapy works by preventing the airway from closing during sleep. It is administered at bedtime through a nasal or facial mask held in place by velcro straps around the patients head. The mask is connected by a tube to a small air compressor. The CPAP machine sends air under pressure through the tube and into the mask, where it imparts positive pressure to the upper airways, preventing the tissues in the back of the throat from collapsing during sleep. This is an extremely effective form of treatment when used in compliance with doctors orders. However, non-compliance is a big issue. It has been estimated that over 65% of patients use the machine for a maximum of just 4 hours per night when it should be used for the duration of the patients sleep. Additionally, many patients report using the CPAP for just a few nights out of the week.Discomfort is a major factor contributing to non-compliance. During side sleeping or stomach sleeping, the mask presses and rubs against the patients face, which leads to discomfort and can also distort the mask, causing leaks and exacerbating the problem of non-compliance. CPAP Sleep Aid Pillow Features: Improves mask comfort Freedom of movement during sleep Multi-position sleeping for side, back and stomach sleepers Neck support and spinal alignment Reduces mask leaks Mask pressure on face Airway resistance due to better neck support CPAP Sleep Aid Pillow Specifications: 20L X 13W x 4H

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